Montrose, CA... As
embedded systems take a pivotal role in our nation’s "green" movement aimed at
conserving energy, Micro/sys’ I2C1610 provides
system designers a powerful tool in a I2C device which enables an embedded
system to monitor four different environmental criteria. Incorporating
highly-integrated sensors onto a compact 1.85" x 1.74" form factor, the
I2C1610 is able to measure temperature, light, humidity, and
atmospheric pressure, either inside or outside the system enclosure. The Host
computer receives the sensor status via the StackableUSB connector, thereby
enabling the embedded system to adjust its performance to match environmental
needs. OEMs will benefit by using the I2C1610
board as a simple, low-power, cost-effective solution for making embedded
systems environmentally aware and energy efficient.

Using intelligent
sensors that are smaller than thumbnails, the I2C1610
easily incorporates sensors from four leading environmental sensor
manufacturers on a board that is one-quarter the size of the 104 Form
Factor. The Rohm Ambient Light Sensor provides a high-resolution sensing range
(1 to 65535 lx) for detecting the changes in ambient light with a spectral
responsibility of 400nm to 850nm, the frequency of visible light. For the
robust, reliable humidity calculations, the I2C1610
employs the Honeywell HIH Series Humidity Sensor which detects sensitivities
from 0 to 100% RH with an accuracy of ±3.5% RH. Next, the Texas Instrument
Digital Temperature Sensor allows access to four user-selectable resolutions
from 9-bit to 12-Bit with an accuracy of ±0.5° C. The fourth sensor, the
Infineon Absolute Atmospheric Pressure Sensor, enables the
I2C1610 to accurately gauge input pressure from 40 to 115 kPa and
output voltage from 0.1 to 4.85V with a sensitivity of 53.3mV/kPa. With this
four-punch combination of features, the I2C1610
can accurately measure and report the environmental conditions of most OEM
systems.

In addition to sensing the environmental surroundings, the
I2C1610 was designed and manufactured with other environmental
advantages in mind. Requiring only 10mA of power, the
I2C1610 can be operated on a 9V battery for remote monitoring,
eliminating the need for excessive wiring and cabling at the measurement site.
The I2C1610 is a RoHS compliant board
on one of the smallest stacking form factors on the market, measuring a mere
1.85" 1.74"— which conserves and reduces the PCB materials used in
manufacturing this product.

About Micro/sys:
Since 1976, Micro/sys has been specializing in OEM high-performance, compact,
low-power industrial single board computer products suited for extreme
temperatures. Pioneering the USB movement within the stackable computer market,
Micro/sys is a leading provider of Host and Client USB microcomputer and
microcontroller boards. Micro/sys embedded computers are specified by OEMs in a
range of applications including semiconductor processing, medical, military,
mail handling, pharmaceutical, industrial marking, process control, and many
other industries. For more information, visit the Micro/sys website,
www.embeddedsys.com

About StackableUSB:
StackableUSB ruggedizes USB, I2C, and SPI into compact form factors enabling
the technology to move into harsh environments such as industrial control
systems, mobile, hand-held, military, medical, and remote communications
applications. Visit www.StackableUSB.org
for more information on StackableUSB and its ability to increase throughput as
technology advances.